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Dangerous tea-enema weight-loss trend sparks health warnings in China

A dangerous weight-loss trend involving the consumption of tea mixed with enema medication has gained traction on Chinese social media platforms. Proponents claim this method can lead to rapid weight loss within days, with some influencers demonstrating the practice. However, medical professionals are issuing strong warnings against this practice, citing severe health risks such as digestive system damage, discomfort, vomiting, and diarrhea, as evidenced by emergency cases reported by doctors. AI

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Dangerous tea-enema weight-loss trend sparks health warnings in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

    An unconventional weight-loss remedy of drinking a mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has trended on Chinese social media, sparking doctors to warn the public not to try it after receiving some emergency cases. The extreme slimming method has captivated s…